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- By Vlad Tarko
- June 21st, 2006
'Thirst for Knowledge' May Literally Be Opium Craving
The brain's reward for getting a concept is a shot of natural opiates
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- June 21st, 2006
Must Ecologists Account for Time to Understand Biodiversity in Space?
Study solves the dilemma of how small scale biodiversity correlates with large scale biodiversity
- By Vlad Tarko
- June 21st, 2006
Do Microbes Love Their Families Too?
For diseases, when it comes to sharing a home, only close relatives will do
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- June 21st, 2006
Cluster Makes an Effervescent Discovery
How the Earth's magnetic field interacts with the solar wind
- By Vlad Tarko
- June 21st, 2006
Testing Houses: Cannons, Cranes and Wind Machines
Researchers test the vulnerability of houses to hurricanes
- By Vlad Tarko
- June 21st, 2006
Climate Change May Affect East Asia Differently Than North Atlantic Nations
Study suggests that East Asia will be less affected by global warming
- By Alexandra Lupu
- June 20th, 2006
Fluoride - Friend or Foe?
Fluoride can prevent cavities, but taken in high amounts may cause fluorosis.
- By Alexandra Lupu
- June 20th, 2006
Trick or Treat? Family Gives Stomachs for Escaping Cancer
The largest family in the world with a hereditary gastric cancer gene decided to give away their stomachs and avoid cancer.
- By Vlad Tarko
- June 20th, 2006
Brief Intervention Reduces Symptoms of Depression
A surprisingly simple tactic works in reducing the early symptoms of depression
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- June 20th, 2006
Bats Learn What Food is Eatable by Listening to their Neighbors
Eavesdropping fringe-lipped bats spread culture through sound
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- June 20th, 2006
The First Global Bird Map
Scientists discover new clues to future extinctions
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- June 20th, 2006
Bones Hold the Key to Blood Renewal
Study reveals the relationship between blood-forming stem cells, bone, and the immune system
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- June 20th, 2006
Monkeys Can Be Meteorologists Too
Primates take weather into account when searching for fruits
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- June 20th, 2006
Tropical Forest CO2 Emissions Tied to Nutrient Increases
Phosphorus and/or nitrogen crank up greenhouse gas emissions in tropics
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- June 20th, 2006
How Nature Can Help Alleviate Poverty in Africa
Protecting biodiversity crucial to sustainable development
- By Alexandra Lupu
- June 20th, 2006
Male Babies to Increase Risk of Miscarriages
Miscarriage is more likely to occur in females that have their first born a baby boy.